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10 Tips to Choosing the Right Turf Supplier

Written by Joshua Muscat | Oct 30, 2019 9:50:00 PM

Repairing or returfing, choosing a turf supplier doesn't have to be like taking a shot in the dark, and when you're talking about a valuable, long-term investment like your lawn, it's a decision you want to be sure you've made wisely!

So we've put together a list of the top 10 things your turf supplier should offer, in order to make the process easy... 

1. Curiosity. They ask you questions designed to ensure you're making the right choice in turf variety - the purpose of your area being turfed, the water supply, the shade factors, the maintenance options available, etc. After all, your successful turf, is their successful turf!

2. Knowledge. They know everything about their turf varieties. They can easily answer questions about each of their types of turf, including its current condition, suitability to your purpose and availability.

3. Advice. They offer proven and personalised advice and solutions that are right for you; not them. Yes, even if you don't purchase turf from them, they really love to talk turf!

4. Options. They offer a variety of options backed by experience and advice: the best-in-breed turf varieties to choose from, roll-size options to suit your projects and needs, delivery options, installation options, lawn care product options... Options, options, options!

5. Turf Purity. They guarantee 100% genetic purity in turf variety they supply, so you're getting exactly what you decided on and exactly what you paid for.

6. Quality Assurance. The turf they supply is from growers who cultivate and harvest their turf to strict industry quality standards like AusGAP, and whose business processes are also quality assured.

7. Modern Technology. Their turf should be harvested fresh, daily, and with modern, state of the art equipment that cuts turf rolls evenly with the perfect amount of dirt to help your new lawn get established in its new home.

8. Delivery Service. They also offer a delivery service and make every effort to deliver turf as close to your project as possible.

9. Installation Service. They can also offer an installation service - turf laid by the experts so you won't have to worry.

10. Warranty. They offer a warranty on the turf they supply.

Need more info? Download our guide to returfing where we cover all the things you need to know when choosing a turf supplier: